"Dr. Cheng, can I test the uric acid value at home?I don't usually smoke or drink alcohol, why is uric acid also high, and what are the reasons for high uric acid".
1. How to perform uric acid self-test
How do I self-test my uric acid levels?Uric acid is a very important indicator in the blood. It plays a key role in diagnosing hyperuricemia and gout. It is important for patients with gout to lower uric acid levels, so it is necessary to have a uric acid test frequently after the use of uric acid-lowering drugs to confirm that the dosage of the drug is appropriate. Therefore, measuring blood uric acid levels is a very critical link.
Is there a way to measure uric acid on your own without having to go to the hospital as often?There is currently a small uric acid testing device that can be purchased at medical device stores. To perform a self-uric acid test, you need to use the included stimulation needle, which is pricked into the end of your finger and then squeezed out a drop of blood. There is a small test strip on the device, which draws blood and places it in the corresponding position on the device. After about half a minute, the device can read the uric acid level on the test strip and display it on the screen. The method of uric acid self-test is very simple, you can try it.
2. What are the causes of high uric acid?
Hyperuricemia is an increase in the level of uric acid in the blood. Hyperuricemia is diagnosed if the blood level in the blood reaches or exceeds 420 mol L on two consecutive occasions when the blood level is reached or exceeded by the hospital in a fasting state. There are two main causes of hyperuricemia:
There are two main causes of high blood uric acid levels: FirstIt is the excessive production of uric acid in the body, and the second is the poor excretion of uric acid. Uric acid is the end product of the metabolism of purines, which is produced by cell metabolism in the body and the ingestion of purine foods. Normally, uric acid is excreted from the body through the kidneys, and uric acid production and excretion in the body are in a state of balance, so blood uric acid levels are normal.
Secondly, if the body's ability to excrete uric acid is reduced, or due to reasons such as kidney insufficiency, it can also lead to an increase in uric acid levels. Thus, hyperuricemia can be caused by increased uric acid production or decreased uric acid excretion, and some patients may have both causes.
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Finally, Dr. Cheng would like to remind everyone that if high uric acid is detected, you must go to the relevant specialized hospital as soon as possible to find out the cause, and then treat the symptoms under the guidance of the doctor**.